AboutBrian G. Philbin Expertise I`ve collected comics for 40 years and I'm able to answer most questions regarding comics, creators, fandom and the industry from the Golden Age through the Silver & Bronze Ages up through today`s comics, with an emphasis on super and action heroes. I have knowledge of the Western, Funny Animals, Romance and other genres, but to a lesser degree. My expertise lies in DC Comics/National Periodical Publications, although my general knowledge extends well into Marvel, Tower, Archie, Charlton & many of the "Independent" companies that began in the late 70`s & 80`s.
Experience I have been a comics reader/fan for over 35 years now and have followed industry trends from distribution to creation to fandom to retail and back again. I have had several letters published in Comic Buyers Guide and have several websites dedicated to comics at:
If there's a question I don't know the answer to, I usually know who to ask and have been providing online information to a wealth of inquirers for over 10 years now. I'll do my utmost to answer your question, no matter whether it is simple or in-depth.
Question I have a copy of spawn issue #1 in black and white singed, I got this issue from tod's mother inlaw and was wondering just how many black and whit issues there were?
Answer Hi, Curtis - thanks for your question!
About 2% of the original print run (one for every 50 ordered), so, while not extremely valuable as far as dealer incentives go, it lists for $20 (as opposed to $10 for the normal #1).
Also, a signed issue is considered by some to be "defaced", so it's a mixed market as to whether the book's value is improved by the autograph (I think it makes it a much nicer piece to own, but that's just me).
I hope that's helpful - let me know if you have any additional questions!
